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Pipermaru
@pipermaru.bsky.social
You can call me Piper or Pipermaru. She/Her.
I like cats. I have two: Ember is an older tortie and Ash is grey and white. Ember is Ash’s mother. They are bonded and I adopted them when they were 10 and 3.
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Local Mexican food chain Los Ocampo is temporarily closed to protect employees and guest from ICE. They started a Go Fund Me staff relief fund that you should toss a couple of bucks at:
Donate to Support Our Staff Relief Fund, organized by Julian Ocampo
My parents opened the first Taqueria Los Ocampo in Minneapolis on Lake and 5th back in 200… Julian Ocampo needs your support for Support Our Staff Relief Fund
www.gofundme.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Ember looking nice and fluffy. Something about this shape makes me want to scoop her up, but she would be so mad if i disturbed her!

#CatsofBluesky
January 21, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Close up of how Ash’s fur will part and show how the base is kinda white. She looks a bit like the blanket she’s laying on, lol.

#CatsofBluesky
January 20, 2026 at 4:17 AM
This is a local friend of mine, he makes some cool t-shirts for charity.
January 19, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Bench snuggles while the human is on the computer.

#CatsofBluesky
January 19, 2026 at 12:32 AM
I bought two of these donuts. The ladies figured out going inside quickly, but Ember just realized she could sit on top. She looks both comfy and annoyed with me!

#CatsofBluesky
January 17, 2026 at 5:21 PM
I’m tired and stressed out, but still here. I’m worried for my neighbors and trying to do what I can.

And Ember won’t even snuggle me when I get home! She’ll probably join Ash and I eventually.

#CatsofBluesky
January 15, 2026 at 4:52 AM
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I was desperate for some organization, so I put together a list of places you can donate or buy things for to support folks in Minnesota.

If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
Places to Donate to in Minnesota
Buy/Donate Materials: Help buy dashcams for legal observers Bethel Church Food Pantry TC Food Justice: Donate food Mutual Aid Funds: Lyndale School Mutual Aid Fund Rent Relief Fund for Southside Fami...
docs.google.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Ash is annoyed that I’m not in bed yet. I’ll get going after I post this!

#CatsofBluesky
January 13, 2026 at 3:25 AM
No one has used this cat bed in months. I put a piece of paper in there, and now Ember thinks it’s a great spot to sleep.

#CatsofBluesky
January 11, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?"

A list of ideas!
January 11, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Still in dire straits after getting fired a week before Christmas, so I took apart a few more decks to sell their contents. Prices in the replies, please DM with inquiries, share if you can.
January 11, 2026 at 2:49 AM
We finally got some of the hyped drugged #crinklepaper Ember is a fan.

#CatsofBluesky
January 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Working from home today is very difficult with these two just snuggling. How am I supposed to get anything done when I could just join them?!

#CatsofBluesky
January 9, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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According to the fundraiser, OJ has helped his owner “not lose her hope or her spark” during incarceration.

“Anything is greatly appreciated.”
Look, we really needed this one today:

🐈 💵 Thanks to some incarcerated women in Texas, a GoFundMe benefitting a senior cat named Orange Julius has raised more than $6,000 so he can be treated for a kidney infection.

thebarbedwire.com/2026/01/08/t...
Incarcerated Texas Women Are Crowdfunding a Vet Visit for a Beloved Cat Named Orange Julius
OJ has helped his owner “not lose her hope or her spark” during incarceration.
thebarbedwire.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Ash is settled in and ready for bed.

#CatsofBluesky
January 9, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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30 families in Ward 9 need help. If you have capacity please donate so we can get families food.

- Email Costco gift cards to naomialexandra@gmail.com
- Venmo at @ Kevin-nye-3
- Cash App at $revkev
Hey all,
I have abt 30 families in South Minneapolis who need grocery support. I’m hoping to raise $3000 to do a big Costco run, but I don’t have Venmo & I don’t have the ability to float it on my credit card. You can verify this need w/ @jchavezmpls.bsky.social. Please let me know if you have ideas
January 9, 2026 at 2:58 AM
It’s been a difficult news day today in Minnesota. This evening I’m focusing on playing with my cats and not looking at the news anymore. Took a dance class after work to just exist in my body, that helped too.

Stay safe friends.

#CatsofBluesky
January 8, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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ICE observers in the Twin Cities are in need of dash cams to prevent further intimidation and frivolous claims.

Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Ember showing her good side. But every side is her good side!

#CatsofBluesky
January 7, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Ash was just trying to snuggle her human after the human was gone at work all day when the paparazzi showed up!
January 6, 2026 at 4:21 AM
For this #CatBoxSunday we have two ladies snuggling in the favorite warm box. It’s a little hard to see Ember since she’s more in the shadows.

#CatsofBluesky
January 4, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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Momb sae… :

Thank you for everyone who donated to help cover the shots for our sweet girl so she will be cleared to go live in a foster home.
Still searching for a home for both of us; please boost this fundraiser so we can try to get an apt. It’s a big dream but we can do it

gofund.me/b23326f92
Donate to Help Tortilla’s family for the Holidays, organized by desi funk
I am Tortilla’s momb, as well as single momb to a dog and a 9 year old. We have been… desi funk needs your support for Help Tortilla’s family for the Holidays
gofund.me
January 3, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Looks like I said something offensive. 😒

#CatsofBluesky
January 4, 2026 at 12:24 AM